Bill Summary
This resolution celebrates the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and Poland. It acknowledges the strong alliance between the two countries and the contributions of Polish-Americans to the United States. It also recognizes the sacrifices made by Poles during World War II and their continued support as a NATO member. The resolution honors the historical and current relationship between the two nations.
Possible Impacts
1. The legislation could affect Polish Americans by recognizing and honoring their contributions to the United States.
2. It could also affect the perception of Poland as a strong ally to the United States, potentially leading to increased political and economic cooperation between the two countries.
3. The resolution could also impact diplomatic relations between the United States and Poland, potentially strengthening the bond between the two nations.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 699 Introduced in House (IH)]
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116th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 699
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the
United States and Poland.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
November 14, 2019
Mr. Burchett submitted the following resolution; which was referred to
the Committee on Foreign Affairs
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RESOLUTION
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the
United States and Poland.
Whereas 2019 marks the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the
United States and Poland;
Whereas Poland is a strong ally of the United States on issues involving freedom
and liberty;
Whereas over 10 million United States citizens are of Polish-American ancestry;
Whereas the United States, in its own war for independence, was assisted by two
Polish leaders, Casimir Pulaski and Tadeusz Kosciuszko;
Whereas Pulaski died fighting for United States independence while Kosciuszko,
an engineer, was instrumental in helping George Washington win the
Battle of Saratoga and became known as the father of West Point, the
United States Military Academy;
Whereas the United States recognizes that during the past 100 years of
diplomatic relations, Poland was free for only 50 years, from 1919 to
1939 and from 1989 to present;
Whereas the United States always maintained diplomatic ties between our two
nations during the past 100 years despite challenging political
circumstances in Poland, even moving the United States embassy to London
during World War II;
Whereas many Poles gave their lives fighting for the Allies during World War II;
Whereas, in 1989, during the cold war and as Poland was transitioning from
Soviet rule, freedom leader Lech Walesa addressed the United States
Congress;
Whereas Poland is one of only seven North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
member states to meet their two percent gross domestic product defense
spending requirement;
Whereas Poland deployed large numbers of members of its armed forces to the
international coalition in Iraq and to the NATO forces in Afghanistan;
and
Whereas Poland remains a strong ally to the United States: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) celebrates the 100th anniversary of diplomatic
relations between the United States and Poland;
(2) honors the service of the Poles who fought during World
War II, Afghanistan, and Iraq, including those who gave their
lives; and
(3) honors the contributions by Polish Americans to the
United States.
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